The second issue of GeoQ is out now! 4 June 2012 The June edition of the quarterly newsletter of the European Geosciences Union is now published online. This issue includes pieces on recent research in the geosciences, as well as articles and short reports on various activities that took place at the 2012 General Assembly. Read more
EGU open letter to European policymakers 30 May 2012 The EGU recently wrote to J. M. Barroso (President of the European Commission), M. Schultz (President of the European Parliament), M. Østergaard (Presidency of the EU Council), and other policymakers regarding the loss of Envisat and the potential launch delay of the Sentinel satellites. The letter highlights the importance of environmental satellites and urges all parties to come to an agreement to allow the prompt launch of Envisat’s follow-on missions. Read more
Short report on 2012 General Assembly Press Centre activities 16 May 2012 This year’s General Assembly, with over 13,500 presentations and more than 11,200 participating scientists, was one of the most successful to date. In addition to its scientific achievements, the conference also saw keen media participation and reporting. Read more
Research on Flood Resilience and Europe: achievements and future 3 May 2012 The extent and consequences of recent flood events in Europe and worldwide showed that the existing flood defence structures do not guarantee a sufficient protection level for people and properties. Considering the uncertainty of future conditions shaped by main drivers of urban development such as climate change, and rapid urbanization the situation is getting even more severe. Read more
8th EGU Alexander von Humboldt International Conference 30 April 2012 This year, the conference is on Natural Disasters, Global Change, and the Preservation of World Heritage Sites, and will be held in Cusco, Peru, from November 12–16, 2012. The meeting is jointly organized by Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abab del Cusco (UNSAAC), Facultad de Ingenieria Civil and the European Geosciences Union (EGU). Read more
General Assembly 2012 Media Advisory 3 – Full press conference schedule, online registration closing tomorrow Press release 28 March 2012 The schedule of press conferences at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), including summaries and list of participants, is now available. Journalists interested in attending should register online by tomorrow. Those not in Vienna during the Assembly can watch press conferences live via webstreaming. The EGU General Assembly is a meeting with over 10,000 scientists that covers all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Read more
General Assembly 2012 Media Advisory 2 – Meeting programme online, preliminary press conference topics Press release 14 March 2012 The programme for the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), a meeting with over 10,000 scientists that covers all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences, is now online. Press conferences will include presentations on Habitable Worlds in the Solar System and Climate Change (featuring Michael E. Mann), among other topics. The event will be held on 22–27 April 2012 at the Austria Center Vienna. Read more
Fukushima at increased earthquake risk Press release 14 February 2012 Seismic risk at the Fukushima nuclear plant increased after the magnitude 9 earthquake that hit Japan last March, scientists report. Read more
Alexandra Witze and Jane Qiu awarded EGU Science Journalism Fellowship Press release 1 February 2012 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) has named journalists Alexandra Witze and Jane Qiu as the winners of its first Geosciences Communications Fellowship for proposals on volcanology and climate change reporting, respectively. Each will receive €2,500 to cover expenses related to their projects. Read more
General Assembly 2012 Media Advisory 1 – Media registration now open Press release 26 January 2012 Journalists, science writers, and public information officers can now register online to the 2012 General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU). The meeting brings together over 10,000 scientists from all over the world and covers all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Read more
